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Trademark
Do you have a unique name or logo that is important to your business and products? Then it is smart to apply for trademark protection. With a registered trademark, you have the exclusive right to use your distinguishing mark in Norway.
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Basic facts about trademarks
- Protects name, logo and slogan
- Costs from NOK 3,800
- Takes from 3 weeks to register
- The trademark lasts for 10 years and can be renewed
- Applies in the country where the trademark is registered
What is a trademark?
A trademark can consist of words, letters, numbers, symbols or a combination of these, and is used on products, packaging and in marketing to distinguish the company's goods or services from those of others.
A registered trademark gives you a documented exclusive right, and helps you protect the brand against copying and imitations.
Trademarks in Norway as of 1 December 2025
254 798
Number of trademarks in force
89,6 %
of all applications are granted
9
is the Nice class with most applications
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How do I get trademark protection?
To register a trademark, you must submit an application to the Norwegian Industrial Property Office. Before you apply, there are several things you should think through:
- Your brand must be distinctive, it cannot simply describe the product.
- Your brand must not be confused with others' trademarks.
- Your trademark must not be misleading.
- Your trademark must not contain someone else's name or image.
Frequently asked questions about trademarks
A trademark is an important identifier for businesses and their goods or services. When you register your trademark, you ensure that you get exclusive rights to use it for the goods and services you sell.
In our trademark register, you can search for all trademarks registered in Norway.
Trademarks are the distinguishing features of your goods or services, and you register them with the Norwegian Industrial Property Office. A company name is the name of your company that you register with the Brønnøysund Register Centre.
Namesearch is a search service where you can check whether domain names, company names and trademarks are available - all three in one search.
Frequently asked questions about the trademark application
You pay an application fee for us to process your application. A trademark application costs from NOK 3,800.
The registration lasts for 10 years from the date of application. You can renew your registration every 10 years an unlimited number of times. The renewal fee starts at NOK 3,400.
When you apply to register a trademark, you must state which goods and services (products) you intend the trademark to be used for. All goods and services are divided into a system consisting of 45 different classes.
You can expect a response within 3 weeks if you pay upon submission of the application and use pre-approved product names (terms) from the product selector.
Processing of audio, motion, multimedia and hologram marks may take longer.
If the application is not paid upon submission, or you have not selected a pre-approved term, you can expect a response within 4 months after we have received payment.
Your Norwegian trademark application is only valid in Norway. If you want protection in multiple countries, there are different ways to proceed.
Frequently asked questions about registered trademarks
Yes. A trademark registration is valid for 10 years. After that, you must renew it.
Yes, you can make some changes to your trademark, as long as it doesn't affect the overall impression.
Yes. You must monitor your trademark yourself.
You can use our trademark register to perform regular searches and keep track of what is happening with your own trademark and with potential competitors. You can also search the Norwegian Trademark Gazette to get an overview of registrations, renewals and changes in your competitors’ trademark rights.
Do you need help in the application process?
Get an overview of the possibilities available to you and what you must do if you wish to file an application. The experts at NIPO are very experienced and can give you insight into what is important for you to consider during the application process.
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